look out for number one
Example Sentences
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But a fellow’s got to look out for number one.
From The Fighting Edge by Raine, William MacLeod
She knows how to look out for number one.
From Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline A Story of the Development of a Young Girl's Life by Drinkwater, Jennie M.
We all look out for number one, but appeals made to the higher self are not unavailing.
From Increasing Human Efficiency in Business, a contribution to the psychology of business by Scott, Walter Dill
"Ah, well you've shown that you know how to look out for number one," he said.
From The Sun Of Quebec A Story of a Great Crisis by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
"I'm goin' to look out for number one," said Tom, shrugging his shoulders.
From Helping Himself by Alger, Horatio
